We have kicked off the tour. [Blog Day 1: Boys and Girls]

VA Girls ODP Checking In

On a wonderful day right outside outside our nation's capital, 72 of Virginia finest youth players gathered with excitement at Dulles airport to prepare for the 2017 VYSA ODP International trip. Checkin went smoothly and the group was off to Frankfurt before reaching their final destination in Berlin. 

The weather was sunny and beautiful upon arrival in Berlin and two coach buses awaited the group to take them to the world famous Olympiastdion in Berlin. The group was in for a treat as they were able to take in a Bundesliga match between home side Hertha Berlin and Augsburg. Prior to kickoff the players were able to walk around the stadium and buy some souvenirs and enjoy some local sausage and pomme frittes. Over 43,000 spectators were in attendance to see the home Berlin side cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory. This included an opening goal from US MNT, John Brooks.
http://www.espnfc.us/german-bundesliga/story/3100122/hertha-berlin-end-losing-streak-with-win-over-augsburg 

VA Boys at Hertha Berlin Match

After the match the buses transported the group to the hotel in Dresden where the players enjoyed a nice dinner and headed up to their rooms for some much needed rest. Tomorrow brings about matches for our two girls teams and some training time and sightseeing for our boys teams. 

Auf Wiedersehen for now!